"equipendency" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From equi- + pendency. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|equi|pendency}} equi- + pendency Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} equipendency (uncountable)
  1. The act or condition of hanging in equipoise; not being inclined or determined either way. Tags: uncountable
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